Arsenal triumphed in the north London derby, Aston Villa lost at home to League One Sheffield United, while Everton, Southampton, Hull and Cardiff triumphed.

Manchester City kicked off the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon but was held by a dogged Blackburn in a 1-1 draw at Ewood Park.

In the later kickoffs there were wins for Everton, Southampton, Hull, Cardiff, Stoke and Crystal Palace, while Fulham was held at Norwich and Aston Villa fell to defeat at home to League One Sheffield United.

The game of the day though, saw Arsenal and Tottenham play out a heated north London derby at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners taking a 2-0 win.

The Elements | Someone at the Goldsands Stadium has a sense of humor as the rain postponed this tie. (Getty)